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Monthly Archives: May 2025
Moody’s downgraded the US credit rating amidst ongoing tax cut discussions, raising fiscal concerns further
Written on May 17, 2025 at 9:15 am, by davin
Moody’s downgrades US credit rating, citing fiscal deficits, rising debt, and weak long-term budget planning.
After a two-day decline, WTI crude oil recovered to approximately $62, supported by bullish efforts
Written on May 17, 2025 at 9:10 am, by davin
WTI crude rebounds, holding above $60; Iran deal, OPEC+ output, and macro data drive market direction.
Consumer confidence fell while inflation expectations rose, impacting market movements and currency valuations
Written on May 17, 2025 at 8:46 am, by davin
US consumer sentiment dipped, housing starts missed estimates, while markets responded to inflation and trade developments.
Due to improved market sentiment, gold prices dropped over 4%, encouraging investment in riskier assets
Written on May 17, 2025 at 8:41 am, by davin
Gold falls over 1.5% as US-China tariff pause boosts risk appetite; inflation expectations remain high.
Stock markets in the US rose for five consecutive days, led by the S&P 500’s gains
Written on May 17, 2025 at 8:15 am, by davin
U.S. markets rose steadily this week, driven by easing US-China tariffs, with broad gains across indices.
Weak Japanese growth figures prompt an increase in USD/JPY amidst rising inflation concerns in the US
Written on May 17, 2025 at 8:10 am, by davin
USD/JPY rises as Japan’s GDP contracts and US inflation expectations climb, impacting monetary policy outlooks.
Negotiations between the US and EU on trade have commenced, including tariffs and digital investment issues
Written on May 17, 2025 at 7:45 am, by davin
US, EU begin complex trade talks on tariffs, digital trade; Japan withdraws, Paris meeting proposed.
Following disappointing economic data, the US Dollar Index rises slightly due to weak consumer sentiment
Written on May 17, 2025 at 7:40 am, by davin
US Dollar Index holds steady near 101 amid mixed US data, inflation concerns, and rate cut speculation.
Canada observes a holiday while economic data releases are expected later in the week
Written on May 17, 2025 at 7:15 am, by davin
Canada’s markets close for Victoria Day; key inflation data and BoC rate decision loom amid economic shifts.
Investors disregarded poor consumer sentiment figures, allowing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to reach new weekly highs
Written on May 17, 2025 at 7:10 am, by davin
DJIA hits weekly highs despite weak sentiment; inflation expectations, trade tariffs, and policy shifts influence outlook.
